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Orit Gal Andre Franca Milan Janosov

Network Science for Graph Practitioners: Seeing Beyond Nodes and Edges

A Talk by Andre Franca , Orit Gal and Milan Janosov

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About this Talk

Join us for an expert panel exploring the intersection of graph technology and network science. You'll learn how to move beyond simple node and edge analysis to uncover and infer deeper meanings within data. We’ll discuss the types of networks encountered across industries and what they reveal about complex systems.

The panel will highlight practical lessons, address common misconceptions, and evaluate the impact of using network science along with graph technology. We’ll also explore whether the tech industry's focus on predictions limits our understanding of systems and discuss how to incorporate network science principles into graph solutions, along with the key skills graph professionals should acquire.


Key Topics

  • Network science principles
  • What network science can reveal about data and networks
  • Using network science alongside graph technology


Target Audience

  • Graph Practitioners 
  • Product Managers
  • Data Scientists
  • Network Scientists

Goals

  • Understand core network science concepts
  • Explore how network science can improve graph solutions
  • Avoid common mistakes and missed opportunities


Session outline:

  • Introductions and Topics 
  • Network Science and Graphs: Two Sides of the Same Coin
  • Should we consider all data as part of a system? What’s the implication of that?
  • Why study networks themselves? 
  • How should we think about network science vs. graph theory vs. graph technology?
  • What Networks Are Telling Us
  • What different types of networks will people encounter? And are there common ways these networks function/operate/change?
  • What kinds of insights should we use/not use network science for?
  • What are the most common misconceptions about what we can learn from networks?
  • Applying Network Science Thinking in Graph Technology 
  • How can people working on graph solutions best leverage network science tools or concepts?
  • Is the current obsession with making predictions keeping the tech industry from better understanding the networks/systems we’re working on? 
  • Incorporating Network Science Principles
  • What core network science principles should everyone incorporate into planning for graph solutions?
  • Are there unique considerations for production deployments that depend on more rigorous science-based insights?
  • What kind of expertise do we need for advanced analytics teams?
  • Should we bring together commercial graph practitioners and network scientists into one team? 
  • What network science skills should graph practitioners acquire, and how?  

Format

  • An expert panel discussion including Milan Janosov, formerly a network scientist with Barabasi Labs and now working on geospatial; Orit Gal, a complexity lecturer and city-social researcher for urban planning; and Andre Franca, who develops causal ML tools and previously a quantum physics researcher.
  • Moderated by Amy Hodler, advisor and founder of the GraphGeeks community.
  • Modules of expert discussion interspersed with audience Q&A 
  • 2 hours 

Level

  • Beginning and Intermediate


Prerequisite Knowledge

  • Basic understanding of graph concepts


13 December 2024, 11:15 AM

Network Science & DataViz Stage

11:15 AM - 01:15 PM

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About The Speakers

Andre Franca

Andre Franca

Co-Founder and CTO of ergodic.ai, ergodic.ai, London, United Kingdom

Andre Franca is the co-founder and CTO of ergodic.ai, developing the next generation of AI for decision-making and action planning.


Orit Gal

Orit Gal

Entrepreneur, advisor, senior lecturer in Strategy & Complexity, Regents University London

Dr. Orit Gal is an entrepreneur, advisor, and senior lecturer in Strategy & Complexity at Regent's University London. She specialises in analysing trends and identifying potential for systemic change within complex environments.

Orit Gal

Milan Janosov

Milan Janosov

Network Scientist

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Milan Janosov is a prominent data scientist with a background in Physics, a PhD in Network and Data Science, and a current focus on Geospatial Data Science. Start-up co-founder, Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur, and public educator. Author of #1 Amazon Best Seller Geospatial Data Science Essentials.

Milan Janosov

Moderators

Amy Hodler

Amy Hodler

Graph Advisor and Consultant, GraphGeeks

Amy is highlighted as a distinguished speaker by G-Research and has authored/contributed to several books including Graph Algorithms (O’Reilly).

Amy Hodler

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Convene 133 Houndsditch

133 Houndsditch, London

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